Monday 11/16/09

"My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught at the voice of my enemy" (Psalm 55:2-3). Being right with God has not silenced the voice of the enemy in my head. He has tried to deceive me into thinking I am trapped - there is no way out of lust and pride (see 1 John 2:15-17). The Lord reminded me this morning that my guilt is taken away and my sin atoned for (Isaiah 6:7). Now I see how eager God is to use me again (Isaiah 6:8). The moment Isaiah confessed his sin, forgiveness was granted and guilt no longer remained. Immediately following the cleansing was "the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?'" Like Isaiah, I respond this morning: 'Here am I; send me!'